UK considers expanding access to sick pay
Two million more workers, including contingent workers, could receive statutory sick pay for the first time, BBC news reports.
Benchmarks: Do temps know about and use human cloud services to find work?
As part of its 2019 North America Temporary Worker Survey, Staffing Industry Analysts asked temporary workers to what degree they worked through freelance platforms focused on directly serving consumers such as Uber, Lyft or Handyman.
A tale of CW program managers: Send in your choices now, nominations close July 15
The rise of the gig worker is a tale that will be told for many generations to come, and the CW program manager is no small part of that story. SIA editors encourage you to add your chapter — make your Game Changer nomination today.
US House considers lifting per-country cap on green cards
The US House of Representatives was expected to vote Tuesday on legislation that seeks to lift the country-cap on issuing green cards, the Economic Times reported. However, the legislation was referred to the judiciary committee.
New York, Colorado: Combating pay, criminal history and wage theft
New York State has passed legislation combating salary inequality and race discrimination; Colorado governor signs “ban the box” law, codifies wage theft.
Canada looks to allow mobility for temporary foreign workers
The Canadian federal government is looking to make changes to the country's temporary foreign worker program, CBC News reports.
No CWS 3.0 next week
Your next issue of Contingent Workforce Strategies 3.0 will be delivered on July 10.
Sponsored content: A talent resourcing bazaar, part 3
Our series on the development of the UK government’s complex program concludes with a discussion on the brand, the rewarding nature of government work and the approach to launch.
Premium research: US, Japan and UK dominate staffing agency spend
Worldwide, 14 countries accounted for 87% of the $490 billion in spend on staffing firm services.
Ontario fails to implement law to protect temp workers
The progressive conservative government has not created regulations necessary to enforce a law that would ensure companies that use temps are liable for their injuries.
